Mission Statement

In 2000, four Somali refugees built collaborative relationships with community agencies and government programs
throughout King County. They incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in 2001. This new organizationÂ—the Refugee Social
Development Resource CenterÂ—later changed its name to East African Community Services (EACS) to reflect its core mission
of helping all communities from East Africa. EACS is an inclusive organization that is dedicated to improving the
well-being and quality of life of refugees and their families in the King County, while at the same time encouraging our
clients to preserve their diverse cultural heritage.

Description

EACS serves the East African community of King County, WA, and in particular, Southeast Seattle. EACS offers both youth
and adult programming to strengthen the capacity of the East African community. The NewHolly campus, where the EACS
office is located, has a high concentration of Somali residents. EACS bridges the gap between the parent, student, and the
community.
Youth programs include After School Homework Help, in-home tutoring, and leadership building. Adult programs include ESL
Talk Time, Citizenship training, and Computer Literacy classes.

EACS serves the East African community of King County, WA, and in particular, Southeast Seattle. EACS offers both youth
and adult programming to strengthen the capacity of the East African community. The NewHolly campus, where the EACS
office is located, has a high concentration of Somali residents. EACS bridges the gap between the parent, student, and the
community.
Youth programs include After School Homework Help, in-home tutoring, and leadership building. Adult programs include ESL
Talk Time, Citizenship training, and Computer Literacy classes.

Mission Statement: In 2000, four Somali refugees built collaborative relationships with community agencies and government programs
throughout King County. They incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in 2001. This new organizationÂ—the Refugee Social
Development Resource CenterÂ—later changed its name to East African Community Services (EACS) to reflect its core mission
of helping all communities from East Africa. EACS is an inclusive organization that is dedicated to improving the
well-being and quality of life of refugees and their families in the King County, while at the same time encouraging our
clients to preserve their diverse cultural heritage.